Montepulciano, Bagno Vignoni, Val D'Orcia & Pienza
Updated: Mar 10
As the sun began to rise, we woke up to another day of adventure in Tuscany. Our plan was to drive to Montepulciano, a charming medieval hilltop town famous for its Vino Nobile red wine. After a quick two-minute drive, we parked our car and started walking uphill towards the town. The path was steep and we had to stop a couple of times to catch our breath. But, the climb was worth it as the views of the surrounding vineyards and hills were simply breathtaking.
Since we arrived early, the town was still asleep, and all the shops were closed. But, as a photographer, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to walk around and capture the beautiful town without any tourists in sight. As soon as everything opened up, we sat down for lunch before heading out to explore some of the nearby villages.
Our first stop was the area of Bagno Vignoni, where they have thermal waters. The hot springs were a perfect way to relax and unwind from our uphill climb. We then continued through Val D'Orcia, where we witnessed endless cypress trees and solitary churches nestled within vast hills. It was a truly breathtaking view that we will never forget.
Our last stop for the day was the town of Pienza. We arrived without any expectations, but the town surprised us with one of the best sunsets we had ever seen. The town was small and charming, with beautiful shops selling local delicacies such as Pecorino di Pienza.
Unfortunately, we missed the famous Fiera del Cacio by a couple of days, which is a great festival dedicated to pecorino cheese and other traditional products.
After spending some time in Pienza, we drove back to our accommodation in Montepulciano to spend our last night in the area. As we looked back on the day's adventure, we realized that we had experienced something truly special in Tuscany, and we knew that we would cherish these memories forever.
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